How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Iowa?
$58,490a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Iowa. That is $28.12 an hour or $4,874 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.12
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,380Median: $58,490Highest 10%: $67,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| 25th | $52,860 | $25.41 | |
| Median | $58,490 | $28.12 | |
| 75th | $61,810 | $29.72 | |
| 90th | $67,980 | $32.68 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $61,420 |
| Ames, IA | $60,980 |
| Des Moines, IA | $60,900 |
| Iowa City, IA | $60,110 |
| Waterloo, IA | $59,380 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,440 |
| Sioux City, IA | $57,760 |
| Davenport, IA | $55,030 |
| Omaha, NE | $53,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 7. Montana | $60,960 |
| 8. North Dakota | $60,630 |
| 9. California | $59,580 |
| 10. Iowa | $58,490 |
| 11. Vermont | $58,460 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $58,000 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $57,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $28.12 ($58,490 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $58,490 against $50,260 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Iowa rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Iowa ranks 10 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $61,420 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.